Kirsty Armstrong posted: “Broadchurch should have won. Wow... such an incredible drama. So much talent involved. Loved every second of each episode.”

Jeremy Baker tweeted: “I’m amazed that Doctor Who beat Broadchurch. Thought Broadchurch was the best drama in years.”

Anastasia tweeted: “How is it conceivable that David Tennant and Olivia Colman and Broadchurch missed getting any NTA Award? Not happy.”

Mo Jai tweeted: “Really shocked that Broadchurch hasn’t won a single award it was universally adored.”

Millie tweeted: “Gutted that Broadchurch has missed out twice at the NTAs tonight. Fantastic series, roll on the next!”

Rebecca Tennant posted: “Huge Doctor Who fan but Broadchurch should’ve won best detectives and drama. Heck it should win everything!”

Chris Chibnall, the show’s creator, tweeted: “Lovely night and great company at the NTAs. Team Broadchurch in fine form. But Educating Yorkshire bunch the heroes of the night.”

Becca Overton, who is the organiser of the upcoming Broadchurch Superfan Experience weekend, attended the awards ceremony, and met Olivia Colman and Joe Sims.

Miss Overton said: “I wanted Broadchurch to win because it was so close to home. I think they should have had a crime drama category, because the other shows in the same category were all of very, very different genres.

“I met a lot of the cast and crew from the show, including Olivia Colman, who was lovely. She was surprised I had made the trip from West Bay, and told me to send her love to everyone down here.”